Bill Text: GA HR1974 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Jackson, Dr. John A.; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-21 - House Read and Adopted [HR1974 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1974-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1974
By:
Representative Williams of the
113th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Dr. John A. Jackson upon the occasion of his retirement; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Dr. John A. Jackson has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for
the vital role that he has played in the teaching profession and his deep
personal commitment to the education of the students of Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
this highly respected professional educator has served with honor and
distinction as evidenced by his 25 years of superlative service, with ten years
in Rome City, three years in Clarke County, five years in Greene County, and
seven years in Oconee County; and
WHEREAS,
active in his community, Dr. Jackson is the past president of the Georgia
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) and former member
of the International ASCD Conference Planning Committee and International ASCD
Constituent Relations Committee; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Jackson has published several articles in
The
Reporter and
Focus
newsletters and in The
Herald Journal; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Jackson's significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable
patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the
needs of the citizens of this state have earned him the respect and admiration
of his colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Jackson has served with honor and distinction as an educator and his vision
and unyielding commitment will be sorely missed upon the occasion of his
retirement; and
WHEREAS,
in recognition of his contributions to the students in this state, it is
abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary commitment and
accomplishments of this outstanding individual be appropriately
recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Dr. John A. Jackson for 25 years of sacrifice, foresight,
accomplishment, and contributions on behalf of education in Georgia and for the
positive influence he has had upon the lives and futures of countless young
people in this state; congratulate him upon the occasion of his retirement; and
extend to him their most sincere best wishes for health and happiness in the
future.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Dr. John A.
Jackson.
